Smooth edit - Page 3

Matsu-sensei · 03-14-2009

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Originally Posted by regalia12

My work is nothing more than a horny amature's contribution.

MY VERY OWN CLONE!

(sorta)

regalia12 · 03-14-2009

This one is a little more subtle. Kinda funny, though.

Bareon · 03-14-2009

Hunh? What? You say you did these all manually? Uh.. what do you mean by manual in this case? If you had the different parts on different layers, and had a set of key frames, which a computer would then "tween" for you it would make a lot more sense, that this was done in such a short time as 9 hours... uhm... O.O?

Gaffenheimer · 03-14-2009

These are all unspeakably great.

Muhznit · 03-14-2009

Let me get this straight. You're creating these smooth, detailed animations from static images in which you use photoshop's pen tool to isolate key parts and simulate a background to use in place of the empty space created by your pen use. Then you take these into Aftereffects, then tween the hell out of it until it looks sexy?

I do think you're uunderestimating yourself if you think you're unskilled.

malhavoc · 03-14-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by regalia12

My work is nothing more than a horny amature's contribution.

You sir, just blew my damn mind...

apollo78 · 03-14-2009

aftereffects is a really simple program once you get the basics down. Its all about keyframes, effects, and a little patience and you can do some crazy shit. regalia12 keep up the good work the shits looking good.

regalia12 · 03-14-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bareon

Hunh? What? You say you did these all manually? Uh.. what do you mean by manual in this case? If you had the different parts on different layers, and had a set of key frames, which a computer would then "tween" for you it would make a lot more sense, that this was done in such a short time as 9 hours... uhm... O.O?

Right, the computer (after effects) did most of the work while I set the keyframes, although I'd say it's rather daunting either way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muhznit

Let me get this straight. You're creating these smooth, detailed animations from static images in which you use photoshop's pen tool to isolate key parts and simulate a background to use in place of the empty space created by your pen use. Then you take these into Aftereffects, then tween the hell out of it until it looks sexy?

I do think you're uunderestimating yourself if you think you're unskilled.

I don't think it could get any more accurate than that, that's exactly how it's done. I rather liked hearing the phrase "tween the hell out of it until it looks sexy", haha. Thank you for the positive feedback.

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Originally Posted by apollo78

aftereffects is a really simple program once you get the basics down. Its all about keyframes, effects, and a little patience and you can do some crazy shit. regalia12 keep up the good work the shits looking good.

Thanks apollo. You're right about it being relatively simple after using it for a bit.

Here are a few screenshots of the procedure to help clear up any further mind blowing.

Muhznit · 03-14-2009

From the screens, I can't say much about photoshop... you don't seem to make use of groups and haven't configured your workspace to work more fluidly with what you need. Or maybe I just overkill with my game design. (see attachment) I don't know.

Also, you say aftereffects is simple, but it looks like something that would take at least a few months of determined, in-depth use to learn.

apollo78 · 03-14-2009

honestly the hardest part to get right is the pre-production work in photoshop. personally I keep the work area in both photoshop and aftereffects as clean as possible. I have it as bare bones as I can get it. From the screen caps regalia showed it can look a little daunting. All you gotta do is start off small get the basics down then work up from there. You could prob learn the program in about a month maybe 2. Will you be as good as regalia prob not but you could come close.

wvb · 03-14-2009

i seriously can't believe how good these are. this is without a doubt some of the best BE process i've ever seen, and, as you (and likely most of us), i've seen a lot of it :]

on a related note, i can't get the first 2 (the 2 of the same pic of that girl in a bikini) to download properly.... i do the exact same thing on all 4, but the last 2 run all the way through and the first 2 both stop about 2 seconds in and just freeze.... anyone have any pointers?

p.s.- obviously the process is the most important part, but the way you made the sleeping girl yawn and sit up-- i nearly came from pure craftsmanship.

p.p.s.- te amo

Bareon · 03-15-2009

Bah.. I want to fool around with Photoshop and Aftereffects too.. but they're so freakin expensive... I wonder if I can get a decent student discount.... >.<?

----reads up--- yes a student discount is available but I cannot upgrade a discounted purchase.. that sucks.. Oh well... back to Gimp. I wonder if there is some kind of freeware that can be used like Aftereffects, like Gimp is to Photoshop?...

03-14-2009	#27
Bareon I'm not excited. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Viewing the stars of the future. Posts: 944	Re: Smooth edit Hunh? What? You say you did these all manually? Uh.. what do you mean by manual in this case? If you had the different parts on different layers, and had a set of key frames, which a computer would then "tween" for you it would make a lot more sense, that this was done in such a short time as 9 hours... uhm... O.O?

03-14-2009	#28
Gaffenheimer Death is Near Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cyprus Creek, ND Posts: 1,207	Re: Smooth edit These are all unspeakably great.

03-14-2009	#29
Muhznit The Magical Mammary Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In my chair. ._. Posts: 1,171	Re: Smooth edit Let me get this straight. You're creating these smooth, detailed animations from static images in which you use photoshop's pen tool to isolate key parts and simulate a background to use in place of the empty space created by your pen use. Then you take these into Aftereffects, then tween the hell out of it until it looks sexy? I do think you're uunderestimating yourself if you think you're unskilled. __________________ I love 'em.

03-14-2009	#31
apollo78 Lurker Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 16	Re: Smooth edit aftereffects is a really simple program once you get the basics down. Its all about keyframes, effects, and a little patience and you can do some crazy shit. regalia12 keep up the good work the shits looking good.

03-14-2009	#34
apollo78 Lurker Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 16	Re: Smooth edit honestly the hardest part to get right is the pre-production work in photoshop. personally I keep the work area in both photoshop and aftereffects as clean as possible. I have it as bare bones as I can get it. From the screen caps regalia showed it can look a little daunting. All you gotta do is start off small get the basics down then work up from there. You could prob learn the program in about a month maybe 2. Will you be as good as regalia prob not but you could come close.

03-14-2009	#35
wvb associate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 75	Re: Smooth edit i seriously can't believe how good these are. this is without a doubt some of the best BE process i've ever seen, and, as you (and likely most of us), i've seen a lot of it :] on a related note, i can't get the first 2 (the 2 of the same pic of that girl in a bikini) to download properly.... i do the exact same thing on all 4, but the last 2 run all the way through and the first 2 both stop about 2 seconds in and just freeze.... anyone have any pointers? p.s.- obviously the process is the most important part, but the way you made the sleeping girl yawn and sit up-- i nearly came from pure craftsmanship. p.p.s.- te amo __________________

03-15-2009	#36
Bareon I'm not excited. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Viewing the stars of the future. Posts: 944	Re: Smooth edit Bah.. I want to fool around with Photoshop and Aftereffects too.. but they're so freakin expensive... I wonder if I can get a decent student discount.... >.<? ----reads up--- yes a student discount is available but I cannot upgrade a discounted purchase.. that sucks.. Oh well... back to Gimp. I wonder if there is some kind of freeware that can be used like Aftereffects, like Gimp is to Photoshop?...